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French researchers reveal chatbot skills to override vaccine hesitancy

Healthcare It News

A team of French cognitive scientists has addressed the urgent issue of vaccine hesitancy within many EU countries and proposes a new approach. With a study published in October this year, the researchers successfully demonstrated that the reluctance to be vaccinated could be decreased by deploying chatbot technology. WHY IT MATTERS. The chatbot study involved researchers from the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research IN

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One daughter's story of how telemedicine helped her addicted father

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Erica Land wasn't surprised to get a call that her father needed to be rushed to the emergency department. He's long struggled with addiction, and this time it was a near-lethal combination of heroin and fentanyl. She'd lost count of how many times this scene had replayed. What surprised her was that because of the pandemic, the ED could offer to connect her father to a psychiatrist via telehealth.

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ACA Reporting Deadline Extended and the End of “Good Faith” Compliance

Compliance Now

By: Jennifer Berman, CEO, MZQ Consulting. On November 22, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published proposed regulations that introduce significant changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting process for both large and small employers. These changes specifically impact the Form 1095-B & Form 1095-C distribution deadline and good faith transition relief.

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Survey: Telehealth use increases overall in 2021, but growth stabilizes

Mobi Health News

The CHIME Digital Health Most Wired survey found 26% of healthcare organizations reported a quarter or more of their patients have used telehealth, compared with only 7% in 2019.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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Austria to launch EIT Health Regional Innovation Hub

Healthcare It News

The six partners of EIT Health met earlier this month in Vienna, ahead of the planned launch of Austria’s new EIT Health Regional Innovation Hub in early 2022. They discussed how the hub is going to operate across Austria and how it is going to be linked into the European network of EIT Health. WHAT’S THE IMPACT. The six partners who will jointly establish the regional EIT Health network in Austria are: The Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT).

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Machine Learning in Pharma: Mindbreeze InSpire

Healthcare IT Today

Where are pharma companies investing their windfall profits? The companies are evolving in many ways, including stepping outside drug development to tryout digital treatments and using lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic to rethink production and clinical trials. I spoke recently to Daniel Fallmann, founder and CEO of Mindbreeze, about what pharma companies are doing with […].

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Record investment in global healthtech sees 280% increase on 2016 levels

Mobi Health News

Global healthtech has received $51.3 billion in investment this year, marking new highs for venture capitalist interest in the sector and identifying London as the fastest growing health tech hub globally.

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Race Equality Foundation says UK review into medical device bias is not enough

Healthcare It News

The UK government has launched a “far-reaching review” into the impact of potential bias in the design and use of medical devices. Race Equality Foundation CEO Jabeer Butt welcomed the review, but said it was not enough to explain the disproportionate deaths of Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) people from COVID-19. The review will examine medical devices currently on the market to identify where systematic bias and risk exist and make recommendations on how these issues should

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Epic's sepsis algorithm may have caused alert fatigue with 43% alert increase during pandemic

Fierce Healthcare

Epic's sepsis algorithm may have caused alert fatigue with 43% alert increase during pandemic. rtorrence. Tue, 11/23/2021 - 12:45.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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athenahealth Acquired by Hellman & Friedman and Bain Capital for $17 Billion

Healthcare IT Today

While most of us were getting ready for Thanksgiving, the big announcement this week was that athenahealth has changed hands from Veritas Capital and Evergreen Coast Capital to new owners Hellman & Friedman and Bain Capital for $17 billion. That’s a pretty solid return considering athenahealth was acquired for $5.7 billion 3 years ago. As […].

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Contributed: We need to address the mental health crisis among older Americans

Mobi Health News

Baby boomers are less likely to see therapists or psychiatrists, despite the growing need during the pandemic. Telehealth could help lower those barriers to care.

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HIMSS21 Middle East: Why patient data from the Middle East is being scrutinised like never before

Healthcare It News

The group of leading experts gathered virtually to discuss the importance of harnessing technology to gain health insights from data, and their findings were discussed on Day Two of the HIMSS21 Middle East session around 'Leveraging Data and Technology to Advance Population Health Management' The session participants were: Dr Ada Al-Qunaibet, Director of Public Health Research and Health Statistics, Public Health Authority Saudi Arabia; Dr Charles Alessi, Chief Clinical Officer, HIMSS, U

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Federal jury holds pharmacy chains CVS, Walgreens and Walmart responsible for role in opioid crisis

Fierce Healthcare

Federal jury holds pharmacy chains CVS, Walgreens and Walmart responsible for role in opioid crisis. hlandi. Tue, 11/23/2021 - 17:09.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Healthcare IT Today

Today is Thanksgiving in the US and so hopefully many of you are enjoying time with friends and family. Possibly enjoying some football and some great food. I enjoy all of those things and while my knees won’t let me enjoy Football the way I’d like this year, I’ll still be getting outside and enjoying […].

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Contributed: The power of AI in surgery

Mobi Health News

Artificial intelligence's potential role in preoperative and intraoperative planning – and surgical robotics.

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Maternal health requires a whole-person perspective

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Major insurers won't pay for Biogen's Alzheimer’s drug until they get more proof that it works: Bloomberg survey

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Major insurers won't pay for Biogen's Alzheimer’s drug until they get more proof that it works: Bloomberg survey. rking. Mon, 11/22/2021 - 16:43.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Randomized Controlled Trial Shows RPM Improves Patient Outcomes

Healthcare IT Today

A randomized controlled trial across 8 acute care hospitals showed patients that were part of a Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) program after surgery, were 5.3% less likely to be readmitted, 13.9% less likely to report pain 7 days after surgery, and 24.2% safer because medication errors were detected early on. Background The trial was conducted […].

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German-based Lindera secures €6M in Series A investment

Mobi Health News

Lindera’s ‘SturzApp’ facilitates motion analysis via an app, using smartphone or tablet cameras to track movement and reduce the risk of falls in seniors.

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Consumers want convenience in healthcare

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HHS warns of increasing zero-day attacks in healthcare

Fierce Healthcare

HHS warns of increasing zero-day attacks in healthcare. rtorrence. Wed, 11/24/2021 - 11:05.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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HCA’s Cohesive Nursing Agenda to Improve the Nurse Experience

Healthcare IT Today

In the following interview with Sammie Mosier, Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive, HCA Healthcare, we dive into HCA’s Cohesive Nursing Agenda aimed at improving the nurse experience. Plus, we dive into some of the ways they’re utilizing technology in this effort. What is HCA’s Cohesive Nursing Agenda? The Cohesive Nursing Agenda is a […].

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Information Blocking Rule: 6 Key Takeaways Since Meaningful Use

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Leigh Burchell, Vice President of Policy & Government Affairs, Allscripts. Information exchange and data availability are now a cost of doing business but establishing a robust strategy for that exchange and compliance with the new regulation from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology takes careful planning. Healthcare organizations can achieve and maintain compliance by following these six takeaways: 1.

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Extending remote patient monitoring into examinations

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Patients with do-not-resuscitate orders have worse outcomes, higher death rates, study finds

Fierce Healthcare

Patients with do-not-resuscitate orders have worse outcomes, higher death rates, study finds. agliadkovskaya. Wed, 11/24/2021 - 13:09.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.